Saratoga Retirement Community - LVN

Transforming Age Associates; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Retirement Community, part of Transforming Age, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for our on-site team in Saratoga, CA. This role supports Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents with compassionate care and precise documentation.

We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where nurses play a key role in daily rounds, chart reviews, and timely reporting. California LVN licensure is required; six months in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• California LVN license required.
• Minimum of six months in long-term care or related field.
• Background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprint and TB testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to residents.
• Collaborate with a team to meet residents' comprehensive needs.
• Review routines, events and resident needs.
• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted.
• Maintain accurate charting and records.
• Attend meetings and trainings; give thorough shift reports.
• Update the 24-hour report and calendar for upcoming needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Medication management

Charting and documentation

Communication skills

Computerized records

Multi-cultural communication

Education

California LVN/LPN license

Tools

Point of Care systems

Job description

Location:

Saratoga Retirement Community
14500 Fruitvale Ave Building 3000
Saratoga CA 95070

Saratoga Retirement Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community located on a beautiful 37-acre hillside campus in Saratoga, CA. Our community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. As part of the Transforming Age family, we are growing our community and expanding our residential offerings. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate team members who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team! This role is a vital part in the care of our residents and and to be a valued member of our community! We look forward to learning more about how, together, we can Transform the Perception of Age!

Our Licensed Practical Nurses:

Pay Rate: $38.00-$46.00 DOE

• Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to our residents.


• Work with a team of professionals to ensure the residents comprehensive needs are met.


• Review routines, calendar of events and resident needs


• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted


• Ensure all charting and record keeping is accurate and complete


• Attend meetings, trainings


• Give a thorough report to oncoming shift.


• Updates 24 hour report.


• Calendars appropriately for upcoming needs.


• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age, our Culture of Excellence, in all areas of responsibility.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed!

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.


• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.


• Current First Aid Training and Certifications, per Title 22 guidelines.


• A current nursing license issued by the State of California is required.


• Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.


• Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RN's/LVN's.


• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting.


• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.


• Completion of a background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprint, and TB test may be required per state and local guidelines (Title 22).

Physical Requirements:

• On occasion, may need to push/pull/support up to 75lbs.